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December 16, 2025
GNOME bans AI-generated extensions
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TL;DR
- GNOME Shell Extensions store updated its review guidelines to state that extensions must not be AI-generated.
- The rule change is a response to an influx of extension submissions with poorly written, AI-generated code.
- AI can be used as a tool or learning aid, but not to generate all code without understanding.
- Poor practices introduced by AI-generated code can create a domino effect, increasing review waiting times.
- The Fedora Council introduced similar guidelines around AI coding earlier this year.
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